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Follow these steps using the algebra tiles to solve the equation −5x + (−2) = −2x + 4. 1. add 5 positive x-tiles to both sides and create zero pairs. 2. add 4 negative unit tiles to both sides and create zero pairs. 3. divide the unit tiles evenly among the x-tiles. x =

Two students were asked if they liked to read. is this a good example of a statistical question? why or why not? a yes, this is a good statistical question because a variety of answers are given. b yes, this is a good statistical question because there are not a variety of answers that could be given. c no, this is not a good statistical question because there are not a variety of answers that could be given. no, this is not a good statistical question because there are a variety of answers that could be given

How many different three-digit numbers can be formed using the digits 1 comma 2 comma 9 comma 6 comma 4 comma 3 comma and 8 without repetition? for example, 664 is not allowed.